Communication and Interviewing Skills for Practice in Social Work Counselling and the Health Professions

<p>This book supports and develops the communication and interviewing skills of professional practitioners and student practitioners in social work counselling and the health professions.</p><p>Combining work on personal and social constructs the search for meaning and ecological theory this book both provides an integrated discussion of practice and presents a balanced approach when discussing psychological biological and social influences on individual well-being. Furthermore it emphasises the influence of social contexts on behaviour and well-being as well as valuing and encouraging the application of practitioners’ prior experience and learning (APEL) to new knowledge and understanding. Containing a range of practice examples to stimulate learning this book promotes a collaboration between the professions and welcomes the contributions of people who use services patients and clients.</p><p>Communication and Interviewing Skills for Practice in Social Work Counselling and the Health Professions will be of interest to all undergraduate and postgraduate social work students as well as new and experienced professional health care practitioners. </p>